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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.36, 175.97 and 40.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.36, 175.97 and 40.32 is: 60.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.36 : 175.97 = 40.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.36/175.97 = 40.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.36x = 175.97 × 40.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.36x = 7,095.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,095.21/117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.46

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